TAB’s Bonner McLane Public Service Awards recognize TV and Radio stations’ outstanding contributions and service to their local communities – including news coverage.

Bonner McLane served as TAB’s first executive director. He passed away in 1987. Read more about Bonner…

Six awards are presented each year. Entries are open to TAB Member Stations ONLY.

Entries to the 2026 Bonner McLane Public Service Awards will be submitted using the BetterBNC Media Awards Platform.

Entries Should Include Information in the Following Categories:

• Community Impact Campaign: How did your station create a positive impact for the community? What kind of issue did it address? Did it make a lasting change? Did it influence morale for the community? Please Note: This should be one campaign, not a compilation of all publc service campaigns in 2025. If you won a campaign in 2025, you cannot re-enter it in 2026.
• Results and Outcomes: Can you quantify any results? Was progress made towards a larger goal? Were there any measurable changes (funds raised, people helped, awareness generated, laws changed, etc.)?
• Station Effort: How much time and effort did station staff contribute? Include the number of staff involved, hours dedicated, airtime donated and the approximate value of that airtime.

Entry Window: Dec. 1, 2025-April 24, 2026

Review the directions for preparing and submitting entries.

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